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Adding to the Ethnic Studies Course Array

Existing courses that do not currently carry the “e” designation but that meet the Criteria for Ethnic Studies Courses can be brought into the ESR course array via the usual course proposal process, as outlined online at http://wiscinfo.doit.wisc.edu/secfac/divcomm/courses/CourseProposals.htm. The process will require submission of one of two forms:

• "Course Change Forms" must be submitted to bring existing courses into the ESR course array. Please include a course syllabus and request "review for Ethnic Studies Designation" as the requested change. If the existing catalog description does not refer to ESR content, you may also wish to revise the catalog description.
  
• "New Course Proposal Forms" must be submitted for new courses developed to meet the requirement. Please indicate on Item 13(b) that the course should be reviewed as a potential ethnic studies course.

The course proposal process usually includes review and approval of these forms and the proposed course by three review bodies:

• Departmental Curriculum and/or Executive Committee (depending on department procedures)
• School or College Curriculum Committee
• Divisional Executive Committee

The approval of Ethnic Studies courses requires an additional review, conducted by the Ethnic Studies subcommittee of the General Education Committee. Proposals will be sent to the Ethnic Studies Committee for consideration by the L&S Curriculum Committee (for courses proposed in L&S) or by the Divisional Executive Committee Office (for courses proposed by schools or colleges other than L&S). The committee will communicate its determination to Dr. Nancy Westphal-Johnson (Chair, University General Education Committee), as well as to the department and Registrar.

Please note that while course additions or revisions can be proposed at any time, the process requires advance planning to meet Timetable and Undergraduate Catalog press deadlines. Departments should plan to get materials to their college curriculum committees at least six weeks in advance of these deadlines.

Questions about the Ethnic Studies Committee's work and ESR courses can be directed to Dr. Elaine M. Klein (kleine@ls.admin.wisc.edu, or 307E South Hall, or 265-8484).

Last updated: 12/22/04